Welcome

You have reached the Hampton Roads Brewing and Tasting Society (HRBTS) website. We are dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of homebrewing.

The HRBTS works throughout the Tidewater area (Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach) as well as Northeastern North Carolina to promote a greater appreciation of quality beer and to help raise the region’s level of beer consciousness. The HRBTS is southeastern Virginia’s premier homebrewing club!

The club meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss homebrewing and the Beer of the Month (BOTM). Members receive a monthly newsletter via e-mail. The club also sponsors a variety of other activities such as monthly homebrewing competitions, group brewing sessions, annual summer picnic, and an Oktoberfest party. We encourage beer drinkers to discover the many unique and high quality craft beers from around the world.

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The web site looks great, Victor. I am on my third batch since my brewing hiatus began ten years ago. I am still brewing extract beers, because the mashing equipment is still being reconditioned. In particular, the old hand-pump I used to use needs some extensive rework, and I need to buy an electric pump in the meantime. Can anyone recommend a good one?
– Sammy